External Reporting Manager
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Occupation Type
Newspaper and periodical broadcast journalists and reporters
Occupation Code Skill LevelHigher Skilled
Sponsorship Salary Threshold
£41,700
(£21.38 per hour)
Standard minimum applies
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Description
THE POSITION
The Receivables & Payables Manager leads the local Accounts Receivable (A/R) and Payables team, including operational Treasury activities. The role ensures timely, accurate and compliant execution of all receivables, locally responsible payments and treasury processes, whilst supervising, developing and supporting the team. The manager is responsible for policy ownership in areas such as expenses and purchasing cards, query resolution, stakeholder engagement and maintaining strong working relationships with internal teams, external customers, suppliers and financial partners.
Being a leader within the FACT team, this position supports cross‑team initiatives and serves as the delegate for the Head of FACT on all Accounts Receivable, Payments and Treasury topics.
Tasks & Responsibilities
Accounts Receivable Management
The Receivables & Payables Manager leads the local Accounts Receivable (A/R) and Payables team, including operational Treasury activities. The role ensures timely, accurate and compliant execution of all receivables, locally responsible payments and treasury processes, whilst supervising, developing and supporting the team. The manager is responsible for policy ownership in areas such as expenses and purchasing cards, query resolution, stakeholder engagement and maintaining strong working relationships with internal teams, external customers, suppliers and financial partners.
Being a leader within the FACT team, this position supports cross‑team initiatives and serves as the delegate for the Head of FACT on all Accounts Receivable, Payments and Treasury topics.
Tasks & Responsibilities
Accounts Receivable Management
- Lead the Accounts Receivable function with accountability for approximately £100m debtor ledger to sustain adequate working capital
- Minimise bad debt through accurate master data, pricing control and strong customer relationships
- Ensure timely resolution of customer queries in partnership with Supply Chain and Customer Services teams
- Work with Finance Assistants – Payables to ensure compliant HCO/HCP tracking and reporting, engaging regularly with Legal & Compliance
- Validate all payment request documentation, ensuring correct authorisation and timely processing
- Manage SAP account coding and approvals for Purchasing Card spend; review card usage, limits, and adherence to policy with Payments and Sourcing teams
- Lead local A/R, Payments and Treasury interactions with the Global Business Service Centre (GBSC), ensuring strong KPI performance and effective query resolution
- Oversee local operational treasury tasks, including short‑term cashflow forecasting, netting files and monthly trend reporting
- Support long‑term cashflow forecasting by providing accurate actuals and analysis to the Group Functions & Accounting team.
- Own, regularly review and update the UK & Ireland expenses policies, with decision‑making accountability for implementation and communication
- Ensure local office paperwork is processed efficiently and encourage digital submission of invoices and documentation
- Ensure compliance with relevant policies, including Company Expenses, Purchasing Card, VAT and Corporation Tax regulations.
- Review monthly and quarterly financial statements related to receivables, payables and treasury providing relevant commentary, highlighting any business risks and recommendations to senior management.
Leadership & Team Development
Education & Qualifications
- Lead, manage and develop team members through coaching, training and regular feedback
- Ensure adequate cover for key roles and tasks to maintain operational continuity
- Act as a member of the FACT Leadership Team, deputising for the Head of FACT on all A/R and Payments matters
Education & Qualifications
- Minimum 5 GCSEs (including Maths & English) and 3 A‑levels or equivalent
- Professional accounting qualification (AAT, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or ACA)
- Significant experience in the Finance environment (receivables, payables, treasury, accounting).
- Strong experience managing Accounts Receivable and Payments processes and ledgers, ideally where there has been Shared Service Centre transactional support
- Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP preferred)
- Strong MS Office skills (intermediate/advanced)
- Understanding of financial accounting and tax implications arising from A/R, A/P, payments and treasury activities
The Receivables & Payables Manager plays a critical role in ensuring financial stability and compliance across the UK and Ireland legal entities. This includes full responsibility for debt management, compliant HCO/HCP payments, contributing to accurate cashflow forecasting and ensuring adherence to corporate and local financial processes.
The role has significant influence on the company’s financial performance by:
- Managing cash inflows and outflows to maintain liquidity
- Ensuring compliance with internal and regulatory requirements
- Identifying and mitigating financial risks through robust reporting and analysis
- Supporting business operations through active receivables management and timely payment processing
Our Company
Why Boehringer Ingelheim?
With us, you can develop your own path in a company with a culture that knows our differences are our strengths - and break new ground in the drive to make millions of lives better.
Here, your development is our priority. Supporting you to build a career as part of a workplace that is independent, authentic and bold, while tackling challenging work in a respectful and friendly environment where everyone is valued and welcomed.
Alongside, you have access to programs and groups that ensure your health and wellbeing are looked after - as we make major investments to drive global accessibility to healthcare. By being part of a team that is constantly innovating, you'll be helping to transform lives for generations.
Want to learn more? Visit https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.com